It's nice that you have such a supportive MIL. I'm pretty upset with my PIL at the moment. I sent them an email a couple of months after BD. Not really telling them anything, but letting them know how I was doing, and sending best wishes to the family etc.

I didn't hear from either of them for a couple of weeks, and then got curt two-line emails back from each of them. Not horrible emails as such - but barely neutral ones..no warmth

Now, I have always had a really good relationship with them. They are transatlantic to us, and I have kept them in regular touch with what our family were doing etc. They have had many visits to us, and I've made a big effort to welcome them.

I'm not even sure if they know H has had an A. He hasn't told them directly, but 'presumes' they know, as his sisters know....He said it is hard to admit to your parents that you have had an affair.

It's horrible, because their 'cool' reaction hurt me, and I felt as though they feel I am to blame....guess I'll just have to decide what to do with this (if anything) at some point...


T 13 M 7
Me 48 H 46
SS 15
BD 7.14 PA
D final 5.16 (H filed)

We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus